Inman woman killed in crash on Interstate 26

Published: Thursday, January 31, 2013 at 9:06 p.m.

Last Modified: Thursday, January 31, 2013 at 9:06 p.m.

An Inman woman died Thursday in a crash involving an 18-wheeler on Interstate 26.

Spartanburg County Coroner Rusty Clevenger said in a written statement that Elizabeth A. Latta, 72, died in the crash. An autopsy to determine the cause of death will be performed on Friday, Clevenger said.

S.C. Highway Patrol Lance Cpl. Bill Rhyne said the crash was reported at 1:22 p.m. on I-26 West near the 31 mile marker.

Latta was driving a 2004 Chevrolet Impala eastbound when, for unknown reasons, she drove into the median and into the eastbound lane, where she collided with a 2004 Kenworth 18-wheeler driven by Zanni Parker, 68.

After crashing into the 18-wheeler, the Impala went into the woods, Rhyne said.

Parker, of Bennettsville, was wearing a seat belt and was not injured.

Latta was not wearing a seat belt. She was pronounced dead at the scene, Rhyne said.

No charges have been filed in the crash, which remains under investigation by the Highway Patrol and coroner's office.

<p>An Inman woman died Thursday in a crash involving an 18-wheeler on Interstate 26.</p><p>Spartanburg County Coroner Rusty Clevenger said in a written statement that Elizabeth A. Latta, 72, died in the crash. An autopsy to determine the cause of death will be performed on Friday, Clevenger said.</p><p>S.C. Highway Patrol Lance Cpl. Bill Rhyne said the crash was reported at 1:22 p.m. on I-26 West near the 31 mile marker.</p><p>Latta was driving a 2004 Chevrolet Impala eastbound when, for unknown reasons, she drove into the median and into the eastbound lane, where she collided with a 2004 Kenworth 18-wheeler driven by Zanni Parker, 68.</p><p>After crashing into the 18-wheeler, the Impala went into the woods, Rhyne said.</p><p>Parker, of Bennettsville, was wearing a seat belt and was not injured.</p><p>Latta was not wearing a seat belt. She was pronounced dead at the scene, Rhyne said.</p><p>No charges have been filed in the crash, which remains under investigation by the Highway Patrol and coroner's office.</p>